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Greenland
- Capital
- Nuuk
- Population
- 56,831
- Currency
- Danish Krone (DKK)
- Calling code
- +299
- Languages
- Kalaallisut, Danish, English
- 15missions
- 9consulates
- 6honorary consulates
Greenland
Embassies and consulates in Greenland
Greenland hosts 15 foreign missions from 12 countries: 9 consulates and 6 honorary consulates. Consulates are also found in Nuuk.
Map
All missions in Greenland
Other cities in Greenland
- 15
Outside the main city, Nuuk has 15 foreign missions.
By country
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Belgium 1 honorary consulate1 -
Canada 1 consulate1 -
Czech Republic 1 consulate · 1 honorary consulate2 -
France 1 consulate1 -
Germany 1 honorary consulate1 -
Iceland 1 consulate1 -
Luxembourg 1 honorary consulate1 -
Netherlands 1 consulate · 1 honorary consulate2 -
Norway 1 honorary consulate1 -
Sweden 1 consulate1 -
United Kingdom 1 consulate1 -
United States 2 consulates2
Greenland’s own missions abroad
Greenland’s embassies abroad (1)
Greenland itself has 1 mission abroad, in 1 country.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Greenland
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
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New Year's Day
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Maundy Thursday
Good to know
Travel advice for Greenland
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Greenland: the US State Department rates Greenland at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 28 October 2024). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Frequently asked questions
Which country has the most consulates in Greenland?
The Czech Republic, with 2 missions, followed by the Netherlands (2).
When are embassies in Greenland closed?
On Greenland’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Christmas Day (Juullip ullua) on Friday 25 December 2026.